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Here are important dates on the 2024 election calendar

Here are important dates on the 2024 election calendar

The presidential nominating contests kick off with voting in Iowa on Jan. 15. That's followed by New Hampshire on Jan. 23. Here are some more key dates for this year's election calendar.
by Domenico Montanaro

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As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy

As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy

Key Minnesota legislators say not to expect climate legislation as ambitious as last year in the upcoming session. In 2023, they passed a historic legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This year their focus will be on making sure the state’s able to achieve its clean energy goals.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Congressional leaders reach a deal to fund the government, avert a shutdown

Congressional leaders reach a deal to fund the government, avert a shutdown

The deal — which has yet to pass Congress — adheres to the spending levels agreed to by President Biden and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a deal last summer.
by Eric McDaniel

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Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case

Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case

Joshua Powell has admitted wrongdoing on the eve of a corruption trial in New York. In recent years, the former top NRA executive has described the organization as a "grifter culture."
by Brian Mann

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Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds

Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds

Soda taxes are meant to discourage people from drinking too much sugar, which is linked to a host of bad health outcomes. Cities that imposed the taxes saw a 33 percent decrease in the sale of sugary drinks.
by Maria Godoy

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